Burgess Park Parks and Open Spaces Commercial Event Hire
Brochure Southwark Southwark is an inspiring, progressive and entrepreneurial borough. It’s home to many of London’s most iconic attractions including London Bridge, The Shard, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, Borough Market, Imperial War Museum, Dulwich Picture Gallery and new cultural hub Peckham and Bermondsey.
Southwark stretches from the internationally renowned cultural quarter along the South Bank of the Thames at it’s north end, with more urban Bermondsey, Peckham and Camberwell at it’s centre down to leafy Dulwich at it’s Southern tip. It incorporates 5 major parks and open spaces suitable for and large scale events.
With the highest proportion of 25-40 year olds living in London, Southwark is the youngest and arguably most vibrant place in the city.
For all major events contact Business Development – [email protected] – 020 7525 2739 • 24/08/2017 • southwark.gov.uk • Page 2
Burgess Park
Nestled between Camberwell, Walworth, Bermondsey and Peckham Burgess Park covers over 560,000sqm of open park land. After receiving a £8million restoration grant, the new Burgess Park is regularly packed with locals taking advantage of the facilities and enjoying a BBQ.
Located 10-15 mins walk from Oval, Kennington and Elephant and Castle Underground Stations Burgess Park is the perfect location to hold large scale commercial and festival events.
For all major events contact Business Development – [email protected] – 020 7525 2739 • 24/08/2017 • southwark.gov.uk • Page 3 Burgess Park Address 150 Albany Road London, SE5 0RJ Nearest Stations - Oval - Northern Line - Kennington – Northern Line - Elephant and Castle – Bakerloo, Northern Line and National Rail services Local buses - 53, 63 ,78, 168, 172, 363, 453, 12, 35, 40, 45, 68, 468, 42 and 343 Parking available on site for approx. 80 cars
268,708 m2 hireable space Power – none Water – none Access - Direct road access. Max weight limit 7.5 tonnes
Hours of operation can be negotiated Restrictions Apply – all major events should refer to Southwark Council’s commercial event manager before submitting a request
For all major events contact Business Development – [email protected] – 020 7525 2739 • 24/08/2017 • southwark.gov.uk • Page 4 Southwark’s Parks and open spaces
All of Southwark’s parks and open spaces have a license in place for the following types of entertainment • Plays • Films • Live music • Recorded music • Performance of dance • Entertainment similar to live music, recorded music, performance of dance • Facilities for making music • Facilities for dancing • Entertainment facilities similar to facilities for making music and facilities for dancing
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For more information contact Business Development [email protected] 020 7525 2739
For all major events contact Business Development – [email protected] – 020 7525 2739 • 24/08/2017 • southwark.gov.uk • Page 6